Home Inspector National Exam Prep
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It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Conclusion
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B.
Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water
heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
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,9 inches
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C.
9 in. D. 11 in.
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes
have broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
problems D. Different test device manufactures have different light patterns
Potential safety issue
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the
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,home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked
D. potential safety issue
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B.
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a
modified bitumen membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry
surface.
Approved brace or box
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in
lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake
junction box. C. Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
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, Sensible and latent heat
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when
calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
6" fiberglass batt insulation
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
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1
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Conclusion
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B.
Recommendation C. Description D. Disclaimer
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water
heater D. A non-reversing garage door opener
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,9 inches
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C.
9 in. D. 11 in.
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes
have broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
problems D. Different test device manufactures have different light patterns
Potential safety issue
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the
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,home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked
D. potential safety issue
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B.
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a
modified bitumen membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry
surface.
Approved brace or box
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in
lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake
junction box. C. Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
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, Sensible and latent heat
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when
calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
6" fiberglass batt insulation
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces
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